In the initial âexpandingâ phase, lymphatic fluid flows at an increased rate and volume from an affected joint to the draining LN via afferent lymphatic vessels. The LN volume expands, presumably to accommodate the influx of cells and lymph exiting the inflamed synovium.
COPD exacerbation. Many people with COPD have attacks called flare-ups or exacerbations (say egg-ZASS-er-BAY-shuns). This is when your usual symptoms quickly get worse and stay worse. A COPD flare-up can be dangerous, and you may have to go to the hospital. Symptoms include: Coughing up more mucus than usual. A change in the color or thickness of that mucus. More shortness of breath than usual. Greater tightness in your chest.
COPD is characterized by a longstanding (chronic) obstruction to air flow out of the lungs. It can take different forms and have different symptoms. Symptoms of COPD can also vary in severity. COPD Symptoms include: 1  a chronic cough, 2  shortness of breath, 3  and frequent respiratory infections.